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Syllabus For
B.Sc. Part - I
Environment Science (Entire)
SEMESTER I AND II
(Syllabus to be implemented from June, 2019 onwards)
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B.Sc. Part - I
Environment Science (Entire)
SEMESTER I AND II
(Syllabus to be implemented from June, 2019 onwards.)
Guidelines shall be as per B. Sc. Regular Programme
Rules and Regulations shall be as per B.Sc. Regular Programme
except CBCS R.B.Sc.3 Structure of Programme and List of Courses.
Preamble :
This syllabus is framed to give sound knowledge with understanding
of Environment science to undergraduate students of
B.Sc. Environment Science (Entire) Programme. Students will learn
Environment Science as a separate course (subject) from B. Sc. I.
The goal of the syllabus is to make the study of Environment
Science popular, interesting and encouraging students for higher
studies including research.
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Programme Outcome:
1. This programme will lay strong foundation of environmental concepts for posts
graduate education and research.
2. Helps students in capacity building, developing environmental programmes /projects
based on sound technical, environmental and policy matters of Government of India.
3. Develop ability to carry out experiments and provide efficient conclusions.
4. Develop an approach to work for needs of society regarding environment, health,
safety considerations.
Programme Specific Outcome:
1. This programme will make students to understand the concept of sustainable
development.
2. This programme will provide in-depth knowledge to the students in respect of current
environmental and safety problems faced by human society and to develop amongst
students’ scientific attitude based on interdisciplinary approach to enable them to take
holistic view in decision taking.
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Structure of Program and List of Courses are as follows:
Structure of B. Sc. Environment Science (Entire) Programme Semester I & II
Structure–I
S E M E S T E R – I (Duration – 6 Months)
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1 DSC-A1 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35
PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
IS ANNUAL
2 DSC-A2 2 2 50
3 DSC-A3 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35
4 DSC-A4 2 2 50
5 DSC-A5 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35
6 DSC-A6 2 2 50
7 DSC-A7 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35
8 DSC-A8 2 2 50
9 AECC-A 2 4 3.2 ----- ----- ----- 2 50 50 18
Total 18 24 19.2 8 16 12.8 - 450
S E M E S T E R – II (Duration – 6 Months)
1 DSC-B1 2 5 4
2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35
As per
BOS
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lines
50 18 2 DSC-B2 2 2 50
3 DSC-B3 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35 50 18
4 DSC-B4 2 2 50
5 DSC-B5 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35 50 18
6 DSC-B6 2 2 50
7 DSC-B7 2 5 4 2 4 3.2
2 50 100 35 50 18
8 DSC-B8 2 2 50
9 AECC-B 2 4 3.2 ----- ----- ----- 2 50 50 18
200 Total 18 24 19.2 8 16 12.8 - 450
Grand Total 36 48 38.4 16 32 25.6 900
Student contact hours per week : 32 Hours (Min.) Total Marks for B.Sc.-I (Including English) : 1100
Theory and Practical Lectures : 48 Minutes Each Total Credits for B.Sc.-I (Semester I & II) : 52
DSC – Discipline Specific Core course: All papers are compulsory.
AECC – Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (A & B)- English
Practical Examination will be conducted annually for 50 Marks per course (subject).
There shall be separate passing for theory and practical courses.
(A) Non-Credit Self Study Course : Compulsory Civic Courses (CCC)
For Sem I: CCC – I : Democracy, Elections and Good Governance
(B) Non-Credit Self Study Course : Skill Development Courses (SDC)
For Sem II: SDC – I : Any one from following (i) to (v)
i) Business Communication & Presentation ii) Event management iii) Personality Development, iv) Yoga & Physical Management v)
Resume, Report & proposal writing
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Structure of B. Sc. Environment Science (Entire) Programme Sem III & IV
Structure – II
S E M E S T E R – III (Duration – 6 Months)
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1 DSC-C1 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35
PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
IS ANNUAL
2 DSC-C2 2 3 2.4 2 50
3 DSC-C3 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35
4 DSC-C4 2 3 2.4 2 50
5 DSC-C5 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35
6 DSC-C6 2 3 2.4 2 50
7 AECC-C 4 4 3.2 --- --- --- --- ---
TOTAL 16 22 17.6 12 24 19.2 300 ---
S E M E S T E R – IV (Duration – 6 Months)
1 DSC-D1 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35
As per
BOS
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100 35 2 DSC-D2 2 3 2.4 2 50
3 DSC-D3 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35 100 35
4 DSC-D4 2 3 2.4 2 50
5 DSC-D5 2 3 2.4 4 8 6.4
2 50 100 35 100 35
6 DSC-D6 2 3 2.4 2 50
7 AECC- C
AECC- D --- --- --- --- --- --- 3
70 100
25 --- --- ---
30 10
TOTAL
12 18 14.4 12 24 19.2 400 ---
28 40 32 24 48 38.4 700 -- --- 300
Student contact hours per week : 32 Hours (Min.) Total Marks for B.Sc.-II (Including EVS) : 1000
Theory and Practical Lectures : 48 Minutes Each Total Credits for B.Sc.-II (Semester III & IV) : 52
DSC : - Discipline Specific Core Course : All papers are compulsory.
AECC- Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (C) :
Environmental Studies: EVS ( Theory – 70 & Project – 30 Marks)
Practical Examination will be conducted annually for100 Marks per course (subject).
There shall be separate passing for theory and practical courses also for Environmental Studies.
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Structure of B. Sc. Environment science (Entire) Programme Sem V & VI
Structure – III
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S E M E S T E R – V (Duration – 6 Months)
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1 DSE-E1 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18
PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
IS ANNUAL
2 DSE-E2 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18
3 DSE–E3 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18
4 DSE–E4 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18
5 AECC-E 2 4 3.2 --- --- --- 2 40 10 14+4=18
TOTAL 10 16 12.8 8 20 16 200 50 ---
S E M E S T E R – VI (Duration – 6 Months)
1 DSE–F1 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18 As per
BOS
Guideline
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50 18
2 DSE–F2 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18 50 18
3 DSE–F3 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18 50 18
4 DSE–F4 2 3 2.4 2 5 4 2 40 10 14+4=18 50 18
5 AECC-F 2 4 3.2 --- --- --- 2 40 10 14+4=18 --- --- ---
TOTAL 10 16 12.8 8 20 16 200 50 ---
GRAND TOTAL 20 32 25.6 16 40 32 400 100 -- --- 200
Student contact hours per week : 32 Hours (Min) Total Marks for B.Sc.-III (Including English) : 700
Theory and Practical Lectures : 48 Min. Each Total Credits for B.Sc.-III (Semester V & VI) : 36
DSE- Discipline Specific Elective : All papers are compulsory.
AECC- Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (E & F) : English
Practical Examination will be conducted annually for 200 Marks.
There shall be separate passing for theory, internal and practical.
(A) Non-Credit Self Study Course : Compulsory Civic Courses (CCC)
For Sem V: CCC – II : Constitution of India and Local Self Government
(B) Non-Credit Self Study Course : Skill Development Courses (SDC)
For Sem VI: SDC – II: Any one from following (vi) to (x)
vi) Interview & Personal Presentation Skill, vii) Entrepreneurship Development Skill, viii) Travel & Tourism, ix) E-Banking & Financial
Services, x) RTI & Human Right Education (HRE), IPR & Patents
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CBCS B. Sc.: Environment Science (Entire): List of courses:
i) B. Sc Environment Science: Part 1 (Sem I & II)
Course code Name of Course Course code Name of Course
Sem I Sem II
DSC-A1 Ecology & Ecosystem DSC-B1 Fundamental of Environmental Pollution
-2 (air & noise)
DSC-A2 Natural Resources DSC-B2 Biological Diversity and Conservation
DSC-A3 Fundamentals of
Geosciences DSC-B3 Climate Change and Sustainable
Development
DSC-A4 Fundamentals of
Environmental pollution-
1[Water]
DSC-B4 Forest Management
DSC-A5 Fundamentals of
environmental Science
DSC-B5 Solid and Hazardous Waste management
DSC-A6 Soil Science DSC-B6 Occupational Health & Safety
DSC-A7 Fundamentals of
Environmental Chemisrty
DSC-B7 Remote sensing & GIS
DSC-A8 Fundamentals of
Environmental Biology
DSC-B8 Computer Applications
AECC – A English – I AECC – B English – II
Practical
DSC-P1 Lab Course I
(Based on DSC-A1, DSC-
A2, DSC-A3, DSC-A4 )
DSC-P3 Lab Course III
(Based on DSC-B1, DSC-B2,
DSC-B3, DSC-B4)
DSC-P2 Lab Course II
(Based on DSC-A5, DSC-
A6, DSC-A7, DSC-A8)
DSC-P4 Lab Course IV
(Based on DSC-B5, DSC-B6,
DSC-B7, DSC-B8)
DSC EVS: - Discipline Specific Core Course B.Sc. (Environment Science)
AECC: - Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course: Compulsory English
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ii) B.Sc. Environment Science:Part 2 (Sem III & IV)
Course code Name of Course Course code Name of Course
Sem III Sem IV
DSC-C1 Disaster Management-1
(Natural)
DSC-D1 Environmental Microbiology
DSC-C2 Biostatistics DSC-D2 Environmental Management
System &Audit
DSC-C3 Environmental Ethics and
Environmental Issues
DSC-D3 Environmental Engineering -
2[waste water]
DSC-C4 Environmental Engineering -
1[water]
DSC-D4 Environmental Education &
policy
DSC-C5 Environmental impact
Assessment
DSC-D5 Environmental Economics
DSC-C6 Environmental Biotechnology DSC-D6 Disaster Management–II(Man
made)
AECC – C Environmental Studies
(Theory) AECC – D Environmental Studies
(Project)
AECC-C: - Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course: Environmental Studies
Practical
DSC-P5 Lab Course V
(Based on DSC-C1, DSC-C2,
DSC-C3)
DSC-P7 Lab Course VII
(Based on DSC-D1, DSC-D2,
DSC-D3)
DSC -P6 Lab Course VI
(Based on DSC-C4, DSC-C5,
DSC-C6)
DSC-P8 Lab Course VIII
(Based on DSC-D4, DSC-D5,
DSC-D6)
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iii) B. Sc. Environment Science:Part 3 (Sem V & VI)
Course code Name of Course Course code Name of Course
Sem V Sem VI
DSE-E1 Land and water management DSE-F1 Environmental Toxicology
DSE-E2 Environmental Legislation DSE-F2 Ecorestoration
DSE-E3 Carbon Sequestration & Ecological
Footprints
DSE-F3 Sustainable Agricultural Practices
DSE-E4 Wildlife Management DSE-F4 Ecotourism
AECC – E English – III AECC – F English – IV
Practical
DSC-P9 Lab Course IX
(Based on DSC-E1, DSC-E2) DSC-P11 Lab Course XI
(Based on DSC-F1, DSC- F2 )
DSC -P10 Lab Course X
(Based on DSC-E3, DSC-E4 ) DSC-P12 Lab Course XII
(Based on DSC-F3, DSC- F4 )
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Semester I
Ecology and Ecosystem – Paper I
(DSC-A1 – Ecology and Ecosystem)
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Understand the basic concepts regarding ecology and ecosystem.
2. Get acqainted with biogeochemical cycles and succession.
Unit Lecture Hours Unit I 15
A: Ecology
Definition, Scope and basic principles of ecology and environment.
Biological levels of organization, population, community, ecosystem
and biosphere.
Climatic factors - Light, temperature, water and precipitation.
Population: Basic concepts, population characteristics – density,
natality, mortality, immigration, emigration
Age-structure, population growth.
Ecological niche and habitat.
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B: Ecosystems
Ecosystem: Basic concepts, components of ecosystem.
Trophic levels, food chains and food webs.
Ecological pyramids, ecosystem functions.
Energy flow in ecological systems, energy efficiencies
Positive and negative interactions among populations – competition,
predation, parasitism, mutualism.
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Unit II 15
A: Biogeochemical Cycles
Biogeochemical Cycles: Importance, gaseous and sedimentary cycles.
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulphur Cycles.
Global Oxygen Cycles.
Hydrological cycles.
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B: Succession
Succession: Concepts of succession, Types of Succession.
Trends in succession.
Climax and stability.
Major biomes of the world.
Characteristics of terrestrial fresh water and marine ecosystems.
Forests, grasslands, lake, river and marine ecosystems of India.
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Muller-Dombols, D. and Ellenberg, H. (1974). Aims and Methods of
Vegetation Ecology, Wiley, New York.
2. Odum, E.P. (1983), Basic Ecology, Sanders, Philadelphia.
3. Robert Ricklefs (2001). The Ecology of Nature.Fifth Edition. W.H. Freeman
and Company.
4. Singh K.P. and J.S. Singh (1992). Tropical Ecosystems: Ecology and
Management.Wiley Eastern Limited, Lucknow, India.
5. Singh, J.S. (ed.) 1993. Restoration of Degraded Land: Concepts and
Strategies.Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
6. Smith, R.L. (1996). Ecology and Field Biology, Harper Collins, New York
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Semester I
Natural Resources – Paper II
(DSC-A2 – Natural Resources)
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Introduction to the concept of natural resources and its classification.
2. Understanding natural resources of India.
Unit Lecture Hours Unit I 15
A: Classification of Natural Resources
Definition, Concept of natural resources and classification of
resources-Renewable and non-renewable resources,
Advantages and disadvantages of Renewable and non-renewable
resources. Energy use pattern in world.
Energy scenario at national level and its impacts on environment
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B: Natural Resources of India
Natural resources of India with Reference to : occurrence,
distribution and utilization with special reference to
i)Land resources ii)Soil resources iii)Mineral resources
Mineral Resources: Utilization of metallic minerals (Iron, Aluminum
and Manganese) and non-metallic minerals (Mica, Asbestos,
Common Salt).
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Unit II 15
A:Forest and Wildlife Resources
Forest and wildlife resources: Concepts, Forest resources: Forest
vegetation, status and distribution of forest and wildlife resources,
contribution as resource. forest cover and types, Major and minor
forest products
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B:Conventional and Non-conventional Resources
Eenergy demand analysis
Fundamental of Energy: Energy; work and power; different forms of
energy.Conventional Energy Sources and Technology: Coal,
petroleum; natural gas, nuclear energy, Non conventional resources;
solar, water, wind, tidal, geothermal resources, biomass energy
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Cubbage, Frederick, Jay O’Laughlin, and Nils Peterson. 2015 (in preparation). Natural
Resource Policy. Waveland Press. Chapters available on-line at NC State University
electronic reserves.
2. Chaudhuri AB and Sarkar DD (2003) Megadiversity Conservation, Flora, Fauna and
Medicinal Plants of India’s Hotspots. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
3. Environmental Resources by Mathur
4. Singh MP, Singh BS and Soma S. Dey (2004) Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural
Resources. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
5. Singh, B. K. 2004: Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Mangaldeep
Publications, Jaipur
6. Mital, K. M. 1997: Non-conventional Energy System, Wheeler Publishers, New Delhi
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7. Singh, A. K. 1987: Forest Resources, Ecology and Environment, Concept Publishing Co.,
New Delhi
8. Sarma, P. K.: Forest Resources and their Utilization in India, Mittal Publishers, New
Delhi
9. Agrawal, V. P.: Forestsin India, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi
10. Tyner, W.E.: Energy Resources and Economic Development in India, Allied Pub. Pvt.
Ltd.
11. Mital, K.M. 1997: Non-conventional Energy System, Wheeler Publishers, New Delhi
12. Pachauri, R. K.: Energy, Environment and Development, Vol. I & II, HarAnand Pub. Pvt.
Ltd
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Semester I
Fundamentals of Geoscience – Paper III
(DSC-A3 – Fundamentals of Geoscience)
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Understand origin of earth and different theories of evolution.
2. Awareness about various phenomenons taking place in atmosphere.
Unit Lecture Hours Unit I 15
A: Origin of Earth and Theories of Evolution
Origin of Earth, Primary geochemical differentiation, Different types
Rocks and Minerals, Control on formation of landforms-tectonic
including plate tectonics and climatic
Theories of Evolution- Wagener’s Continental drift Theory, Plate
tectonic Theory
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B: Hydrosphere and Trace Elements
Water Resources and Environment: Global Water Balance. Origin
and composition of sea water.
Introduction to trace elements, Classification of trace elements, trace
elements and health, possible effects of trace elements, biochemical
factors in environmental health
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Unit II 15
A: Weather and Atmospheric Phenomenon
Concept of weather, climate, metereology,
Earth’s thermal environment & seasons, Coriolis force,
Indian mansoon, Droughts,
El Nino phenomenon, La Nina phenomenon, its effects on rainfall
pattern
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B:Energy Budget and Temperature Inversion
Energy budget of earth, Albedo, Heat island
Lapse rate, Types-ELR, DALR & WALR
Temperature inversion; Types-radiation, advection, frontal,
subsidence, turbulence
Types of interaction of solar rays with atmosphere
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Valdiya K.S., Environmental Geology: Indian Context, Tata McGraw Hill
2. D.S. Lal(1989), Essentials of Climatology, Chitanya Publishing Houe, Allahabad
3. T.D. Biswas, & S. K. Mukharjee, Tata McGraw-Hill Education
4. Dilip Kumar das(2nd
Edition) Dilip Kumar Das, kalyaniPublisgers
5. Environmetal Geology(9th
edition) Kellar E.A., Prentice Hall
6. Environmental Science by S. C. Santra
7. Soil Geology by A. K. Koley
8. Concepts in Geology by A. K. Koley
9. Foundation of Earth science by F. K. Lutgens and E. J. Turback
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Semester I
Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution I (Water) – Paper IV
(DSC-A4 – Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution I (Water))
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Explain water pollution, its types and effects on living organisms and environment.
2. Analyse physico-chemical parameters in relation to water.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Water Pollution, Classification and Impacts
Definition, classification of water pollution-groundwater pollution,
surface water pollution, marine pollution
Sources of water pollution-point and non point sources,
Impacts of water pollution on human, plants & animals
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B: Water Quality Parameters
Introduction to various water quality parameters and their
measurement i.e. pH, EC, Turbidity, TDS, hardness, chloride,
Salinity, DO, BOD, COD and contaminants
Sampling methods: Purpose of sampling, different types of samples,
collection methods.
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Unit II 15
A: Eutrophication and Heavy Metal Pollution
Eutrophication, Types of Eutropropication, Causes of Eutropication,
it’s effects on water quality and aquatic animals, Preventive measures
of eutropication
Heavy metal pollution (Pb, Hg, Cd, Ar) & effect, bioaccumulation,
bio magnification, pesticide, case studies – Itai-Itai, Minamate etc.)
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B: Treatments Provided to Water
Drinking water standards, effluent standards,
Characteristics of domestic waste, characteristics of agricultural
waste, Characteristics of industrial waste
Water and waste water treatments i.e. Primary Treatment to waste
water, Secondary Treatment, Tertiary / advanced treatment
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Environmental Pollution of Cadmium by Rohatgi
2. Chemical and Biological Methods for Water Pollution Studies by Trivedy and Goel
3. Water Pollution and Management by C.K. Vershney
4. Responses to Oil and Chemical Marine Pollution by Cormack D. (1993), Applied
Science Publishers, New York
5. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering by Schwab, SD, Frevert, RK, Edminster, TW
and Barns, KK, John Wiley and Sons.
6. Water Pollution – Causes, Effects & Control by : P.K.Goel-1997
7. Elements of Environmental science and Engineering by Meenakshi P.
8. Manual of Environmental Analysis by Aery NC
9. Fundamentals of water Pollution by De Arnab Kumar
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Semester I
Fundamentals of Environmental Science– Paper V
(DSC-A5 – Fundamentals of Environmental Science) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Get acquainted with interaction between man and environment.
2. Awareness about various environmental issues such as global warming, ozone
depletion, deforestation etc.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Concept of Environmental Science
Definition, Principles & Scope of environmental science.
Interactions between earth, man & environment, concept of sustainable
development.
Laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer process, mass energy transfer
across various interfaces, materials balance.
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B: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere
Structure & Composition of atmosphere,its layers-
tropopshere,stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
hydrosphere, lithosphere- crust, mantle and core,
Biosphere meaning and its limits
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Unit II 15
C: Meteorological Parameters
Meteorological Parameters i.e. pressure, temperature, precipitation,
humidityand its types, radiation & wind velocity and their units,
instruments used for measurement
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D: Biogeographic Provinces and Environmental Issues
Biogeographic provinces of world
Agroclimatic zones of India
Major Environmental Issues in India- green house gas emission, ozone
depletion, deforestation, depletion of fossil fuels and its impacts on
mankind and animals
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Environmental Chemistry – II Edition by A.K. De
2. Principles of Environmental Science by Watt, K.E.F. (1973), McGraw-Hill Book
Company
3. Environmental Science by Nobel, B.J. and Kormandy, E.J. (1981), The Way the World
Works, Prentice-Hall Inc., N.J.
4. Environmental Science by Turk A., Turk, J. Wittes J.T. and Wittes, R.E. (1978)
5. Ecology & Environment by P.D.Sharma
6. Environmental Science : An Introduction by G. T. Miller-1991
7. Environmental Science by S.C. Santra
8. Basic Concepts in Environmental Management by Mackenthun and Kenneth M.
9. Environmental studies by Joseph, Benny
10. Perspectives in Environmental studies by Kaushik, Anubha
11. Introduction to Environmental Management by Bal, Anand S.
12. Environmental studies by Uberoi N. K.
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Semester I
Soil Science– Paper VI
(DSC-A6– Soil Science) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Understand the process of soil formation with respect to soil properties, soil
chemistry.
2. Inculcation of various soil conservation practices and understanding other aspects
such as bioremediation and biofertilizers.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Soil Formation and Soil Profile
Definition of soil, Classification, Types, Soil formation, Physical,
chemical & biological weathering
Soil Profile – Horizon A, B, C & D
Soil Types in India
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B: Soil Properties and Pollution
Physical properties of soil – Texture, Structure & other chemical,
Physical & biological properties
Soil Microbes, Types & their role in soil fertility
Soil pollution, types, sources & effects on plants and animals
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Unit II 15
A: Soil Chemistry and Bioremediation
Soil Chemistry – Acidic & alkaline soils, organic manures & green
manures, bio fertilizers its types and advantages
Effects of fertilizers on soil properties
Bioremediation, soil erosion, types of agents & effects
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B: Soil Conservation
Soil conservation : methods, practices, land treatment
Need & practices for agricultural lands, physical, mechanical &
biological practices
Points to be considered for choice of conservation practice
Bunding, terracing, plantations and other practices, it’s advantages
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Land Pollution, Causes and Control by Harrusson and Laxon
2. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering by Schwab, SD, Frevert, RK, Edminster,
TW and Barns, KK, John Wiley and Sons.
3. Manual of Soil & water Conservation Practices by Carmel singh, C.
Venkataramamnan, G. sastry, B.p. Joshi
4. Principle of Soil Science by Rai M. M.
5. Basic Concepts in Soil Science by Kolay A. K.
6. Watershed Management by Murty J. V. S.
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Semester I
Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry– Paper VII
(DSC-A7 – Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Understand the basic concepts and scope of environmental chemistry.
2. Study the mechanism of various equipments utilized for environmental analysis..
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Concept and Scope of Environmental Chemistry
Introduction –
Concept and Scope of environmental chemistry.
Segments of environmental and various interactive reaction occurring
between these segments.
Green Chemistry.
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B: Pesticides and Problems Related to It
Pesticides: Classification, degradation, analysis, pollution due to
pesticides and DDT problems
Stoichometry, Gibb’s energy, Chemical potential, chemical equilibria,
acid base reactions, solubility product, solubility of gases in water, the
carbonate system, radionuclides.
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Unit II 15
A: Heavy Metals and Their Impacts
Thermo chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere.
Chemistry of water –
Chemical & Physical properties, Hydrogen bonding, Interaction with
gases & earth minerals
Carcinogenic compounds and their effects.
Aflatoxin occurrence, chemical composition and properties
metabolism, acute toxicity, carcinogenicity.
8
B: Environmental Analysis and Instrumentation
Environmental Analysis –
Solution Concentration, (Normality, Molarity, ppm, equivalent weight
etc.)
Titrimetric methods.
Instrumentation Principle & working pH meter, conductivity meter,
spectrophotometer, flame photometer
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1 Vogel’s Textbook of quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th
edition by J H Basett, J.
Nendham and Denny, R.C.
2 Handbook of Analytical Instruments by Khandpur R.S.
3 Environmental Pollution Analysis by Khopkar S.M.
4 Instrumental methods of chemical analysis by BK Sharma
5 Instrumental methods of analysis by Willard, Meritt, Dean and Settle
6 S Watts and L. Halliwell; Essential Environmental Science and Techniques, Routledge
(1996)
7 Elements of Environmental Chemistry by H. V. Jadhav
8 Environmental Chemistry by De Anil K.
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9 Instrumental Methods of Analysis by Chatwal and Anand
10 Manual of Environmental Analysis by Aery N. C.
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Semester I
Fundamentals of Environmental Biology– Paper VIII
(DSC-A8 – Fundamentals of Environmental Biology) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Identify the scope and importance of environmental biology.
2. Awareness about ecological adaptations and marine biology.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A:Introdution to Biology
Introduction to biology, branches, scope & importance
Origin of life, evolution – eras, periods, epochs, events
Explosions & mass extinctions & Paleontological evidences for these
Biogeography – meaning, biogeographical profile of world, physical,
microbial, floral & faunal characteristics of each biogeographic zone
ecotone, edge effects
8
B: Biodiversity of India
Biological diversity of India: Major genera, species, subspecies
Definition and nature, India’s biogeographical history, physiography,
climate and its impact on biodiversity. Indian forest and vegetation
types
7
Unit II 15
A: Marine Biology and Species in Red List
Endangered, Endemic and Extinct Species of India: Threatened
species categories of IUCN, threatened species of plants and animals
in India and their reasons, Red data books
Marine Biology: biology of coastal and open sea environment, their
distribution,adaptation and productivity
8
B: Ecological adaptations and Bioresources
Ecological adaptations under various environmental conditions.
Bio-resources – Forest, Agricultural crops, livestock, fisheries.
Use of bio-resources, threats – over exploitation, habitat loss, invasive
spp. etc.
7
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Environmental Biology by P.S. Verma and V.K. Agrawal
2. Environmental Biology by Reiss and Michael
3. Environmental Microbiology by Buckley R. G.
4. Principls of Ecology By R.J.Rutman and S.D. Wratten
5. Ecology by Mohan P. Arora
6. Environmental Microbiology by K. Vijaya Ramesh
7. Animal Ecology and Environmental Biology by H. R. Singh
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Semester II
Fundamentals of Environmental pollution II (Air & Noise) – Paper I
(DSC-B1 – Fundamentals of Environmental pollution II (Air & Noise))
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Study the sources and effects of air and noise pollution.
2. Explain the working of air pollution controlling devices and institutions
working for the cause of environment.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Properties of Atmosphere
Physical and chemical properties off atmosphere,
Solar radiation – Solar spectrum Insolation, Factors affecting
insolation
Atmospheric stability: concept and types, pasquill stability
classification
Mixing heights, plume behavior, Dispersion of pollutants in
atmosphere
8
B: Air Pollution and Sources
Air Pollution,Definition, terminology,
Sources of air pollution,
Classification of air pollutants, National Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Standards
Aerosols: Sources, classification, size, adverse effects, cloud
seeding
7
Unit II 15
A: Pollution Controlling Devices and Institutions
Air pollution control: stationary sources – settling chamber,
cyclone, Wet collector,
Fabric filter and Electro Static Precipitators
Green house effect (Global Warming), Ozone layer depletion
Acid Rain, Effect of air pollution and acid rain on plants, animals
and property
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), UNFCCC
(United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change), Kyoto
Protocol
8
B: Noise Pollution
Noise pollution, definition, sources
Effects of noise pollution on human beings and animals
Noise control measures
Characteristics of sound waves- Sound Level, Frequency,
Wavelength, Sound pressure
7
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Air Pollution By: Arthur C Stern. 3rd Edn. Vol. I, II, VI, VII, Academic Press (1986)
2. Air Quality By: Thad Godish, 3rd Edition, Lewis Publishers, New York (1997)
3. Understanding Environmental Pollution By: Marquita K Hill. Cambridge University
Press (1997)
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4. Pollution: Causes, Effects & Control Edited By: Roy M Harrison. 2nd Edn. The
Royal Society of Chemistry Cambridge (1995)
5. Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective By: Gary W vanLoon& Stephen J
Duffy. Oxford University Press (2000)
6. Handbook of Air Pollution Control Engineering & Technology By: John C Mycock,
John D McKenna & Louis Theodore. Lewis Publishers, CRC London (1995)
7. Handbook of Pollution Control Processes By: Robert Noyes. JaicoPublisheing
House, Mumbai (2001)
8. An Introduction to Air Pollution By: RK Trivedy& PK Goel. ABD Publishers Jaipur,
India (2003)
9. Air Pollution By MN Rao& HVN Rao. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing company Ltd.,
New Delhi (1994)
10. The Atmosphere by Tarbuch and Lutgen
11. Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry by Hoobs, Peter V
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Semester II
Biological Diversity and Conservation– Paper II
(DSC-B2 – Biological Diversity and Conservation) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Study the concept, need, types and scope of biodiversity.
2. Know various biodiversity conservation measures and organizations working for
it.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Biodiversity Concept and Disciplines
Biodiversity concept, definition, need for assessment, scope of
biodiversity studiesvarious disciplines of Biodiversity-
Evolutionary, taxonomic, Ecology, Genetics, Population,
composition and levelsof biodiversity, Ecological, Organismal,
genetic and cultural diversity, alpha-Beta-Gama diversity, process of
diversification at genetic and species level
Value of biodiversity – direct & indirect value – food, timber,
medicinal & ornamental.
8
B: Loss of Biodiversity and It’s Causes
Centers of diversity, concept of endemism, types & endemic species
with example.
Loss of biodiversity, Founder Effects, Demographic bottlenecks,
Genetic Drift, Inbreeding Depression,
IUCN Threatened species Categories
Loss of Ecosystem Diversity: Factors Affecting Ecosystem Degradation
& Loss fragmentation, habitat loss, pollution & over exploitation,
change in habitat, effects of climate change,
Human wildlife conflict
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Unit II 15
A: Conservation Measures
Necessity of biodiversity conservation, Methods of biodiversity
conservation: In situ (Biosphere reserves and national parks)& ex
situ (Germplasm collection, botanical garden, seed banks, pollen
banks, DNA banks) conservation, Conservation of genetic diversity,
Species diversity and ecosystem diversity
Concept of hotspot, India as mega – biodiversity country
Conservation of biodiversity, need & awareness, Introduction,
Biosphere Reserves and National Parks
8
B:Organizations and People’s Movement Organizations involved in biodiversity conservation IUCN, UNEP,
UNESCO, WWF, ICSU, FAO, WCMC, ISBI.Organizations Involved in
Financing Biodiversity
Introduction, International Biodiversity Law. Convention on Biological
Diversity, Ramsar Convention,
National Legislation: Environmental Protection Act 1986, Biodiversity
Act, Biodiversity Rules and Regulations
People’s movement for biodiversity conservation,
Biodiversity awareness programme
7
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Chaudhuri AB and Sarkar DD (2003) Megadiversity Conservation, Flora, Fauna and
Medicinal Plants of India’s Hotspots. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
2. Singh, B. K. 2004: Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Mangaldeep
Publications, Jaipur
3. Krishnamurthy, K.V. 2003. An Advanced Textbook on Biodiversity – Principles and
Practice, Oxford and IBH Publishing, New Delhi.
4. Kotwal, P.C. and S. Banerjee. Biodiversity Conservation – In Managed forest and
Protected areas, (2002). Agrobios, India
5. Animal Ecology and Environmental Biology by H. R. Singh
6. Plant Diversity Hotspots in India – An Overview by Hajra P.K. and V. Mudgal
7. Plant Ecology by John E. Weaver and F.E. Clement
8. Restoration of Endangered Species by Bowles M.L. and Whelan C.J.
9. Understanding Biodiversity- Life, sustainability and Equity by Ashish Kothari
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Semester II
Climate Change and Sustainable Development – Paper III
(DSC-B3– Climate Change and Sustainable Development) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Study the causes and effects of global environmental issues in relation to global
warming and ozone depletion.
2. Inculcate the concept of sustainable development and practices.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Global Warming and Ozone Depetion
Definition and causes of global warming, role of CO2 in climate change,
global impacts, Concept of atmospheric window, impact of climate
change on atmosphere, sea level rise, agricultural productivity,
introduction to carbon dating,
Ozone layer and it’s importance, causes of ozone layer depletion, Ozone
depleting substances, Effects of ozone layer depetion
8
B: Climate Change and Policies
Intermational agreements regarding climate change, Montreal protocol,
Kyoto protocol, Carbon credit and carbon trading, Mitigation strategies
for climate change, Paris agreement, United Nations Framework on
Climate Change, Vienna Convention
7
Unit II 15
A: Sustainable Development
Definition, Concept and strategies of sustainable development, United
Nation Conference on Environment and Development with special
reference to agenda 21, CSR and sustainability, Clean development
mechanism, Commission on sustainable development, The world
summit on sustainable development, threats to sustainable development,
principles of sustainable development
8
B: Sustainable Development Practices in India:
Major issues in sustaining growth and development in India,
Interlinking of rivers, desertification and it’s control, Environmental
priorities in India, Role of India in environmental treaties, urban and
rural planning
7
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Ecology & Environment by P.D.Sharma
2. Environmental Science by S. C. Santra
3. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate by Barry R. G.
4. Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions by Hardy J. T.
5. Climate and Global Climate Change by Harvey D
6. Climate Change: The Science of Global Warming and Our Energy Future by
Mathez E. A.
7. Climate Change and India by Mitra A. P., Sharma S., Bhattacharya S., Garg A.,
Devotta S. and Sen K.
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Semester II
Forest management– Paper IV
(DSC-B4 – Forest Management) Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Study the need of forest management and agroforestry, principles of forest
management and legal aspects of forest management.
2. Understand the concept of silvicultural systems and management of forest
resources.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Forest Management and Silvicultural System
Definition, Objectives, Importance of forest management in India
Introduction to silviculture&silvivultural systems, types & advantages
and disadvantages of different systems
History of forest management in India
Forest as ecosystem, productivity, forest types in India
7
B: Forest Management Systems and Forest Resources Forest Management Systems: Objective and principles; techniques;
sustained yield relation; rotation of growing stock through management,
Forest Working Plan, integrated approach, Forest Mensuration - Methods
of measuring - diameter, girth, height and volume of trees; form-factor
Forest Resources and Utilization : Direct and indirect, Environmentally
sound forest harvesting practices, logging and extraction techniques and
principles, transportation system, storage and sale, Need and importance
of wood seasoning and preservation; Non-Timber Forest Products
(NTFPs) definition and scope
8
Unit II 15
A: Agroforestry and Joint Forest Management
Agroforestry, Social forestry, taungya system, shifting cultivation-
Introduction, classification, scope
Advantages & disadvantages of all these practices
Joint Forest Management, introduction, objectives
7
B: Laws and Regulations Regarding Forest Conservation
Forest conservation, need, services provided by forest, tangible,
intangible
Indian forest Act, 1927
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
National Forest Policy,1894,
National Forest Policy ,1952,
National Forest Policy, 1988
8
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Sarma, P. K.: Forest Resources and their Utilization in India, Mittal Publishers, New
Delhi
2. Agrawal, V. P.: Forestsin India, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi
3. Desai, V. : Forest Management in India : Issues and Problems, Himalaya Publishing
House, New Delhi
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4. Principle and practices of Silviculture by L. S. khanna
5. Forestry in India by A. P. Dwiwedi
6. Forest and Forestry by KP Sagaraya
7. Handbook of Forestry by S SNegi
8. Social Forestry by K M Tiwari
9. Forest Ecology by A S Puri
10. Forest Mensuration by L. S. Khanna
11. India’s Forest Policies: Analysis and Appraisal by L K Jha
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Semester II
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management– Paper V
DSC-B5 – Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Study the fundamentals of solid and hazardous waste management.
2. Learning the rules and regulations of solid and hazardous waste.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A: Introduction to Solid Waste
Solid waste: Introduction and definition, classification of solid
waste, sources of solid waste generation, components in soild
waste, Collection and volume reduction prior to disposal,
Physio-chemical properties of solid waste
7
B: Solid Waste Management Systems
Solid Waste Management, advantages
Factors affecting solid waste management system
Indian Scenario of Solid Waste Management
Case studies for solid waste management
Traditional methods, ecofriendly methods-conversion of solid
waste to energy/manure, other techniques for soild waste
management
Constraints in solid waste management
8
Unit II 15
A: Introduction to Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste definition, characteristics, types-biomedical,
radioactive and other wastes, source of hazardous waste,
handling and storage of hazardous waste,
Health risks associated with hazardous waste,
7
B: Waste Management Rules and Methods
Hazardous Waste (management and handling) rules, Biomedical
(handling and management) rules, 2008Waste minimization,
Waste treatment methods: Incineration, Stabilization, Secure
Landfiil, Disinfection, Irradiation, Pyrolysis
Disposal of radioactive waste
8
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Integrated Solid Waste Management – Engineering Principles & Management By:
Issues by George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen& Samuel A Vigil. McGraw-Hill
International Editions, New York (1993)
2. Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries By: AD Bhide& BB Sunderesan.
Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre, New Delhi (1983)
3. Solid Waste Engineering By: PA Vesilind, William Worrell & R. Thomas
Brooks/Cole, Australia (2002)
4. Basics of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Technology By: K.L Shah.
Prentice Hall, Ohio (2000)
5. Industrial and Hazardous Wastes – Health Impacts & Management Plans By: Rajiv K
Sinha& Sunil Heart. Pointer Publishers, Jaipur (2004)
6. Prospects and Perspectives of Solid Waste Management
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7. Hazardous Waste management by M. LaGrega and others, McGraw-Hill Publication
8. Biomedical (handling and management) rules, 2008
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Semester II
Occupational Health & Safety– Paper VI
DSC-B6 – Occupational Health & Safety Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Get acquinted with importance of industrial safety to workers and use of
PPE’S.
2. Making students to understand the methods of strategic planning for hazard
prevention.
Unit Lecture Hours
Unit I 15
A:Introduction to safety and PPEs
Definition, goals, needs, Principles & Practices of industrial safety
Role of Management in Industrial Safety
Adverse health effects of noise, vibration, cold, heat stress,
improper illumination, thermal radiation, ionising& non-
ionising radiations
Importance and types of PPEs
8
B:Strategic Planning and Hazard Prevention Hierarchy
Definition, purpose, nature, scope and procedure
Strategic planning and tools of implementation,
Management by objectives (MBO) and its role in Safety, Health and
Safety Management,
Hazard prevention hierarchy
7
Unit II 15
A: Leadership and Motivation
Direction: Definition, process, principles and techniques
Leadership: Role, functions and attributes of a leader
Theories of motivation and their application to safety, role of
supervisors and safety departments in motivation
7
B: Introduction to Communication
Communication: Purpose, process, types and channels, Essential
rules in communication, Two ways communication, Barriers in
communication, Essentials of effective communication,
Communication and group-dynamics, Team building
8
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Industrial Safety and Environment. V. K. Gupta, 2006
2. Industrial Safety and Health Management. C. Asfahl, 1984
3. Leading with safety. Thomas R Krause, 2005
4. Safe by Accident?: Take the Luck Out of Safety : Leadership Practices that Build a
Sustainable
5. Industrial Safety and Risk Management. Doug McCutcheon and Laird Wilson,
2003Culture. Judy L. Agnew, Aubrey C. Daniels, 2010
6. Practical Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and Shutdown Systems for Industry.
Dave Macdonald, 2004
7. Industrial Safety Management: Hazard Identification and Risk Control by
Deshmukh L. M.
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Semester II
Remote Sensing & GIS– Paper VII
DSC-B7 – Remote Sensing & GIS
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Introduction to remote sensing, GIS and satellites.
2. Study applications of Remote Sensing, GIS and satellites.
Unit Lecture
Hours
Unit I 15
A: Terms Related to Remote sensing
Definition and Scope of Remote Sensing, Electromagnetic spectrum-
Electromagnetic spectrum, Aerial photography- Classification Of Aerial
Photographs , Types of aerial photographs, Geometry of Aerial photograph,
Scale and Relief Displacement, overlap, drift crab, Principal Point and
Conjugate Principal, Point of Aerial Photographs, Stereoscopy- Stereoscope,
stereoscopic photograph, Parallax, elements of aerial photo interpretation and
Applications of Aerial Photographs
7
B: Introduction to Satellites
Satellite imageries-Scanners, pixels, grey levels, bands. Introduction, Remote
Sensing Satellites- Meteorological Remote Sensing Satellite (Polar and
Geostationary Satellites), Non Meteorological RS Satellites (Landsat, Spot,
IRS), Resolution (Spectral and Spatial and Frequency of Coverage) , Satellite
data products and selection of satellite data; Data Reception Archiving and
distribution
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Unit II 15
A: Introduction to GIS
Definition of GIS, Capabilities and advantages of GIS, Sources of data, types
of data, hardware requirement, components of GIS.,Data structure, Raster and
Vector data models, advantages and disadvantages of vector data and raster
data, GIS packages, Application of GIS in Environmental Management
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B: Terms in GIS
Topology: Error and editing, GIS data quality, errors, policies.
Vectordataanalysis:Buffering,Overlayanalysis(pointinpolygon,lineinpolygon,
polygoninpolygonetc.);Networkanalysis;Terrainanalysis:DEM,DTM
andTIN; Interpolationtechniques in GIS; Rasterdataanalysis; Non-spatial
data: Database Managementsystem(DBMS)
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Principles of Photo geology by Singh
2. Principles of Remote Sensing by Currain
3. Fundamentals of Photo geology by SN Pandey
4. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation:-Tomas M.Lillesand and Ralph W.Keifer
john Wiley and sons Inc.NewYark.
5. Introduction to Remote sensing:-James B. Campbell, Tylor and FraneisLtd.Londan.
6. Remote Sensing application in applied geosciences:-Sumitra Mukherjee, Milton
Book Company.
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7. Principles of Remote Sensing:-A.N.Gatel and S.Singh, Scientific Publishers (India).
Jodhpur (1999Edition).
8. Remote Sensing for Environment and Forest Management:-A.Mehrotra and
R.K.Suri. Indus Publishing Co.New.Dehli(1994 Edition)
9. Remote sensing for large wildfires:-E.Chuvieco, Springer, New York (1999
Edition).
10. Textbook of Remote Sensing and GIS by Anil Reddy
11. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing by George Joseph
12. Principles of Geographical Information system by Burrough, Peter A.
13. Remote Sensing and GIS by Bhatta B.
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Semester II
Computer Applications – Paper VIII
DSC-B8 – Computer Applications VIII
Credits 2 (Marks 50) Hours 30, 37.5 Lectures of 48 minutes
Course Outcome:
1. Understand the basic concepts of hardware and software.
2. Learn various computer applications through report writing in MS word and
presentation of data through Excel and power point.
Unit Lecture hours
Unit I 15
A: Introduction to Computer
Computer characteristics and Functionalities, Applications, Generations
Types, Block Diagram, Concept of Hardware and Software
7
B: Input and Output Devices
Input devices- Keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, MICR, OMR, OCR.
Output Devices- Monitor, Printers (Impact and non impact), plotter-
Flat-bed and drum, Selection of printer and paper for output depending
upon user requirements. Memory- concept, primary memory – RAM-
SRAM, DRAM, ROM- PROM, EPROM,EEPROM, cache memory,
Secondary memory- floppy disk, hard disk, Optical storage devices, Pen
drive.
8
Unit II 15
A:MS Excel
Basics of Excel – Ribbon, Workbook, worksheet, Format options,
templates, data validation , sorting and filtering of data ,Functions-
Count and Sum, Logical, Date and Time, Text, Lookup and References,
financial and statistical functions, using formula , Charts- column, pie,
bar, line, scatter plot, data series.
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B: MS Word and MS Powerpoint
MS Word : Introduction and feature , Creating word document, Editing
features, Text formatting options, page formatting –adding header and
footer, page number, insert page break, blank page, cover page, page
orientation, print options. Working with tables, creating Table of
Contents, Mail merge, shortcut keys, cursor control keys.
MS PowerPoint: Features, factors to be considered for effective
presentation, Creating Basic presentation, Editing and formatting
options, inserting picture, chart, table, audio and video to slide, using
animation and slide transition
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. Schuurman,Nadine.2000.“Troubleinthe Heartland:GISanditsCriticsin the 1990s.”
Progress inHumanGeography,vol.24, no.4, pp.569-590.
2. Schuurman, NadineandG.Pratt.2002.“CareoftheSubject: Feminism andCritiquesof
GIS.”Gender,Placeand Culture,vol.9,no.3, pp.291-299.
3. Schuurman,Nadine.2004.GIS–AShortIntroduction. BlackwellPublishing.
4. Computer Fundamentals- P. K. Sinha
5. Operating System – Godbole
6. Computer Today- S. Basndara
7. Computer Fundamentals- V. Rajaraman
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DSC-P1 and P2-LAB COURSE (Semester I)
Sr.
No. Name of Experiment
1 Study of Phytoplanktons and Zooplanktons.
2 Determination of frequency of species in ecosystem
3 Determination of species density in nearby ecosystem
4 Determination of Species Diversity Index
5 Classification and identification of minerals
6 Classification and identification of rocks
7 Study of floral resources in surrounding area
8 Determination of pH of given sample
9 Determination of Electrical Conductivity of water sample
10 Determination of Dissolved Oxygen in water sample
11 Determination of Free Carbon Dioxide in water sample
12 Determination of Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water sample
13 Determination of Chemical Oxygen Demand of water sample
14 Determination of Total Dissolved Solids and Total Suspended Solids
15 Estimation of Total Hardness of geiven water sample
16 Determination of Calcium and Magnesium hardness of given water sample
17 Determination of Alkalinity in water sample
18 Determination of Acidity in water sample
19 Determination of Bulk Density of soil sample
20 Determination of porosity of soil sample
21 Determination of water holding capacity and moisture content of soil sample
22 Determination of chlorophyll content of given plant material
23 Study various soil and water conservation practices through field visits
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DSC- P3 and P4 LAB COURSE (Semester II)
Sr.
No. Name of Experiment
1 Measurement of noise levels at silence, residential and commercial zone
2 Study of Personal Protective Equipments
3 Study of occupational health hazards in nearby industry
4 Field Visit to Sewage Treatment Plant to understand its functioning
5 Determination of moisture content of solid waste
6 Study of composting technique through field visit
7 Study electricity generation from solid waste through field visits
8 Study working of High Volume Sampler
9 Determination of of PM10 in ambient air
10 Analysis of Sulphur Dioxide in ambient air
11 Analysis of Nitrogen Oxides in ambient air
12 Study and list out minor forest products used by community living near forest area
13 Interaction with community for awareness regarding environmental degradation
14 Study of instruments used for measurement of metereological parameters
15 Preparation of wind rose diagram
16 Study of well inventory
17 Measurement of height of tree
18 Measurement of clown density of tree
19 Measurement of girth and diameter of tree
20 Use of MS word for report preparation
21 Use of MS excel for result preparation
22 Use of MS power point for preparing presentations
23 Interpretation of aerial photographs
24 Determination of scale of aerial photographs
